Description
A vibrant, flavorful sautéed cabbage dish that captures the heart of Jamaican home cooking. Tender cabbage, bell peppers, carrots, and thyme are cooked together with aromatic spices and a touch of heat from Scotch bonnet pepper. It’s quick, colorful, and delicious — perfect as a side or a light main dish. Whether served with jerk chicken or a simple bowl of rice, this dish brings the warmth and flavor of the Caribbean right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- Optional: cooked bacon bits, shrimp, or sausage
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and thyme; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in bell peppers and carrots. Cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add the sliced cabbage and toss well to coat in the oil and spices.
- Sprinkle with allspice, salt, and pepper. Add Scotch bonnet pepper if using.
- Cover and cook for about 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender but still crisp.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Drizzle a bit of coconut oil on top before serving for extra flavor.
Notes
- For a creamier twist, add a splash of coconut milk in the final few minutes of cooking. Fresh thyme and Scotch bonnet peppers give the most authentic flavor, but feel free to adjust the spice to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg